Sun Launches Worldwide Consumer Site for Mobile Java
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Santa Clara, Calif. March 24, 2006 Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:
SUNW) the creator and leading advocate of Java technology, today
announced the launch of mobile.java.com. Mobile.java.com offers
mobile Java technology-based applications for purchase and
download,
along with information for
consumers about Java technology and the Java brand. Subscribers
on more than 250 wireless carriers worldwide can
access the new site via a web
browser on any Java Powered mobile device (cell phone, PDA,
etc.).
The new mobile web site is a companion site to Sun's java.com, the
popular consumer entertainment site for Java powered games,
productivity tools etc. and the global home to "Get Java Free" for
the desktop. Upon its debut, mobile.java.com will already contain a
range of Java Powered mobile applications including: action game
Cannon Fodder, racing game Lotus Challenge, timed puzzle game
Sudoku Solver, a winter wonderland-themed game called Snow Doku and
NetChess that enables interactive play with live chess masters
around the world. Developers of Java Powered games and other
consumer content who wish to promote and sell their applications to
a global audience are encouraged to submit their requests via the
web site at www.java.com/en/dukeszone/featuresubmission.jsp.
Laptop Battery "With over three billion Java Powered mobile devices in the
hands of consumers worldwide, Java technology is the smart choice
for developers, carriers and consumers seeking to deliver and run
the most exciting mobile content. With the creation of
mobile.java.com, Sun plans to provide a trusted site for consumers
to discover, purchase and download mobile Java applications and to
accelerate global awareness and market growth for the benefit of
mobile carriers and developers," said Mark Herring, senior
director, Java Brand Programs at Sun.
With Laplink Gold 12, based, remote, or mobile employees or volunteers can remotely access complete workstation or server resources from their home or laptop computers. based email, files, databases and applications can be at their fingertips, no matter where the user is or where their data is located. They can also synchronize folders, launch applications, and even reboot a PC or server from any remote location. And Laplink Gold 12 is compatible with any existing firewall and router configurations, providing unparalleled security and simplicity.
Thinkpad On mobile.java.com, Java developers can sell and deliver their
games, ringtones, videos and other applications directly to mobile
phone users worldwide on any network and use Bango, the mobile
content enabler, to bill consumers anywhere in the world for their
content. Powered by Bango's "browse and buy" technology, developers
retain total flexibility and control over product offerings and
pricing. This "direct-to-consumer" approach operates in conjunction
with mobile carriers' content portals and offers consumers a range
of ways to pay depending on the network users are on.
About Sun Microsystems, Inc.
The Sun applications, which include the Java System Identity Manager, Mobile to its subscribers, estimated to be up to 20 million. In addition the portal will use the Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition to store up to 10 million customer records, and purchases in excess of 1, 000 supplier service definitions. The directory server will also be used to control the appearance of the portal to customers and process purchases of games, music and news via the portal.
Microsoft A singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer" -- guides Sun
in the development of technologies that power the world's most
important markets. Sun's philosophy of sharing innovation and
building communities is at the forefront of the next wave of
computing: the Participation Age. Sun can be found in more than 100
countries and on the Web at http://sun.com.
Mobimate is one of the leading mobile application software vendors worldwide, publishing award winning, best selling titles such as WorldMate and DateMate. MobiMate technology is embedded in some of the world most ambitious mobile information systems, including Israel Bank Leumi Handheld Banking system, launched last fall. MobiMate is based in Lod, Israel and is privately held.
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Mobim ate is one of the leading mobile application software vendors worldwide, publishing award winning, best selling titles such as WorldMate and DateMate. MobiMate technology is embedded in some of the world most ambitious mobile information systems, including Israel Bank Leumi Handheld Banking system, launched last fall. MobiMate is based in Lod, Israel and is privately held.
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